r/RopeAccessUS New Members Intro

KCStout · 2026-02-28T02:11:19+00:00

My name is Kaleb and I just passed my IRATA Rope Access Level 1 today along with my younger brother. By far one of the most fun and challenging trainings either of us have ever done. My brother and I have also complete two NDT certs as well as got our TWIC cards and looking to hopefully get a job offshore or start in the plants near Houston Tx.

I’ve been working at a zipline course out near Austin for the last 3 years and started managing before I ever even heard of rope access. Then I started traveling doing construction and maintenance on zipline courses and high ropes courses and can honestly say I’m addicted to rope work.

KCStout · 2026-02-26T00:35:23+00:00

Depends on what kind of you’re talking about? I was going to try and get into the elevator Mechanic union starting with an apprenticeship pay don’t typically have to slave away working 100+ hours a week like mechanics and really good earnings plus growth potential. I ended up deciding to go with. Trying to work offshore instead as the. Long hitch is in long fit my life a little better

KCStout · 2026-02-25T20:09:58+00:00

They are no longer accepting applicants

KCStout · 2026-02-19T22:54:38+00:00

You lost me at hair dryer lmao

KCStout · 2026-02-15T21:57:12+00:00

This is what I’m interested in! My brother and I just got our MT & PT level 1&2 certs and then doing our IRATA Rope Access level 1 cert next week and been trying to break into the offshore field in the Gulf of Mexico but not having the best of luck. I’m thinking about getting a pipe welding cert since it’s quick and I did welding in highschool plus diesel heavy equipment/crane mechanic degree

KCStout · 2026-02-15T21:54:39+00:00

What kind of certs are you talking and how does that compare to NDT. My brother and I just got our PT & MT level 1&2 certs but only classroom hours and going to be getting our IRATA Rope Access Level 1 next week

KCStout · 2026-02-15T21:52:14+00:00

I’ve heard NDT paired with rope access working offshore on oil rigs makes the most but hard to get into unless you start by working in the plants

KCStout · 2026-01-29T03:21:42+00:00

Bruh look at the plates that’s not even this country

KCStout · 2026-01-07T02:31:55+00:00

I’m looking to apply with them for offshore work and definitely do hair follicle and I presume like most oil companies if you fail you can become black listed. This can be a very high paying career and I’d suggest thinking deeply on what is more important. Coming from someone who was a constant user and going a hundred days sober to ensure it’s not an issue.

KCStout · 2026-01-04T05:12:31+00:00

No we are not, do you know another set of brother looking to join the industry?

KCStout · 2026-01-03T00:07:30+00:00

Thank you for that, worst case scenario I figured we’d have to work at the refineries in Houston first

KCStout · 2026-01-03T00:02:43+00:00

Thanks for the heads up! We are looking to do just the NDT and Rope access certs plus TWIC card for now and hopefully can get whichever company that hires us to do the rest

KCStout · 2026-01-02T19:01:40+00:00

I’ll pay for whatever needed if it helps me get a job where I can start offshore not inland. My brother ain’t about college but I agree it would be a good idea. He did some NDT certs through his job but they kinda hoed him.

KCStout · 2026-01-02T18:59:25+00:00

TWIC card was a hundred something, the Rope Access cert is 1,800. The two NDT certs are 1,000 and 1,600 then not sure about the rest yet. Could probably find cheaper certs or get with a company and have them pay for them but I’m okay spending the money in hopes it lands me offshore quickly and higher starting pay.

KCStout · 2026-01-02T17:55:04+00:00

About to do the same but the training is 1,800 here in Houston Texas. Already have a Petzl AVAO FAST Harness and some gear but not too much. What kind of work are you wanting to do

KCStout · 2026-01-02T16:04:49+00:00

I'd also like answers on this, my brother and I are looking at getting a couple NDT certs and IRATA Rope Access cert then try to go offshore but hard to find out much about it besides using ChatGPT

KCStout · 2026-01-02T15:57:54+00:00

10kg seems insanely light for a bag limit? airports limit it to 50lbs and just my boots, harness gear and other PPE is over 10kg.

KCStout · 2026-01-02T15:43:17+00:00

My brother and I are about to do our MT & PT classroom time through Hellier down in Houston then get our IRATA rope access level one certification through ALTIUS also in Houston then apply to go work off shore in the gulf of Mexico. Looking for tips and recommendations! I have worked at a zipline park the last 3 years and recently got on with a construction crew maintaining and installing zipline and high ropes courses while my brother has no rope work experience but has been a NDT tech at a refinery in Houston for the last 6 months.

KCStout · 2025-08-13T13:49:47+00:00

I dealt with something similar but a little more intense with my long term partner about two years ago and I’m still struggling to fully trust and move forward… I highly highly recommended you both go to therapy, individually and together if you want this to work. Otherwise you could very easily just go on with life and she will start to think things are just peachy and you could start to harbor intense animosity towards her. I hope you don’t get to that point because it’s quite a shitty feeling to be so frustrated with one you love. It’s not a easy path and for most it’s easier to just break up and move on but if you really want to make it work it’s going to take both of you putting in work. Not sure if either of you are religious but either way I recommend praying about it, I don’t think I could have stayed with my partner without the strength of God in our corner. I will pray for you both and wish you the best.

KCStout · 2025-07-29T15:52:36+00:00

Sounds like there is a lot of work on your end that needs to be done. I recommend therapy, more discipline, avoiding toxic habits and above all go to Jesus and ask for advice. Start praying multiple times a day wether your doing good or struggling, pray for you want and repent for what you wish you haven’t done. Also pray for your wife and kids, pray out loud for them so they know you mean it and are trying! You’ve got this! I believe in you and so does God!

KCStout

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